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Year Ender 2024: Top 5 Test Batters Who Dominated the Runs Charts!

From run machines to century getters, batters played with positive temperament and made their mark this year.

Year Ender 2024: The end of 2024 year has come and we’ve seen some astonishing batting display in Test cricket. From run machines to century getters, batters played with positive temperament and made their mark this year.

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Here are top-5 batters who’ve dominated and scored runs in Test matches:

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PlayerMatRunsHSAveSR100504s6s
JE Root (ENG)17155626255.5763.38651472
YBK Jaiswal (IND)151478214*54.7469.353916836
BM Duckett (ENG)17114915337.0687.04261537
HC Brook (ENG)12110031755.0085.004310514
PHKD Mendis (SL)91049182*74.9266.305310821

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Joe Root (ENG): 1556 runs

England’s run-machine Joe Root had a phenomenal year in Test. He was an unstoppable force in the longest format of the game. Root scored 1556 runs in 17 matches at an average of 55.57 with 5 half-centuries and 6 centuries to his name.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND): 1478 runs

The only Indian on this list, Yashasvi Jaiswal had a fantastic year with the bat in the longest format of the game. The young southpaw scored 1478 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.74 with 9 fifties and 3 hundreds.

Ben Duckett (ENG): 1149 runs

The dashing England opener, Ben Duckett has been a great opener for England and been in great form. Duckett accumulated 1149 runs in 17 matches at an average of 37.06 with 6 fifties and 2 centuries.

Harry Brook (ENG): 1100 runs

The young sensation Harry Brook has been a brilliant batter for England for couple of years. Brook had a brilliant Pakistan Tour and showed his sheer class. In 12 matches, Brook accumulated 1100 runs at an average of 55 with 3 fifties and 4 hundreds to his name.

Kamindu Mendis (SL): 1049 runs

The last on this list is young Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis. Mendis was the lone-warrior for the Lankan-side in 2024. In 9 matches, Mendis scored 1049 runs at an average of 74.92 with 3 fifties and 5 centuries.

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Aditya Mallick

Aditya Mallick

Senior Sub-Editor (Sports)

Aditya Mallick is a Senior Sub-Editor (Sports) with over 4+ years of experience covering a wide range of sports, including cricket and football. His in-depth coverage of major sporting events such as ICC Cricket tournaments and prominent football leagues demonstrates his expertise in the field. Aditya holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Maharshi Dayanand University and has contributed to leading media outlets like Zee News and The Times of India. Aditya's articles undergo rigorous fact-checking by a dedicated News Desk team before publication, ensuring accuracy and reliability. His commitment to journalistic integrity has made him a trusted voice in sports media. Beyond the newsroom, Aditya actively engages with the sporting community and is a member of various sports journalism and media associations. Feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn to stay updated with his latest insights and contributions to sports journalism.

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First published on: Dec 31, 2024 04:42 PM IST


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